6 Difference between Monocot and Dicot plants

Angiosperms are the most advanced group of flowering plants. They are divided into two classes -- Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae. In this article, you will learn the difference between monocot and dicot plants.

difference between monocot and dicot plants

Difference between Monocot and Dicot plants

Monocot

1. Monocotyledon plants have single cotyledons in their embryos.

2. They have an adventitious root system and the stem is rarely branched. 


3. Leaves generally have sheathing leaf base and parallel venation.


4. Flowers of these plants generally show trimerous symmetry. 


5. The vascular bundles are collateral, conjoint, and closed type. 


6. In Monocots, except few plants secondary growth is absent. 


Examples: Maize, Jowar

Dicot

1. These plants have two cotyledons in their embryo.

2. They have a tap root system and the stem is branched. 


3. Leaves show reticulate venation.


4. Flowers show tetra or pentamerous symmetry. 


5. Vascular bundles are collateral, conjoint, and open type. 


6. In Dicots, secondary growth is generally present. Cambium needed for secondary growth is present between Xylem and Phloem.


Examples:.Sunflower, China rose


These are the points which show the difference between monocot and dicot plants

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